Francois Fillon has won the conservative candidacy in the 2017 French presidential election after his rival Alain Juppe admitted defeat. With virtually all the results counted, Francois Fillon had won November 27 run-off with nearly 67% of the vote. He said action was now needed to build a fairer society. Francois Fillon is likely to… Continue reading France Elections 2017: Francois Fillon Wins Conservative Primary
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Wisconsin Recount: Donald Trump Attacks Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump has attacked Hillary Clinton over her campaign’s support for a recount of votes in Wisconsin. The president-elect reminded his Democratic rival that she had already conceded, and published remarks from the presidential debates in which she had urged an acceptance of the poll results. Hillary Clinton was then reacting to Donald Trump’s refusal… Continue reading Wisconsin Recount: Donald Trump Attacks Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump Describes Wisconsin Vote Recount as Scam
Donald Trump has described the Wisconsin vote recount as a “scam”. The president-elect, who narrowly won Wisconsin, said the results “should be respected instead of being challenged or abused”. Green Party’s Dr. Jill Stein had initiated the recount. She also wants recounts in Michigan and Pennsylvania, citing “statistical anomalies”. Hillary Clinton’s campaign has said it… Continue reading Donald Trump Describes Wisconsin Vote Recount as Scam
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign to Participate in Wisconsin Vote Recount
Hillary Clinton’s campaign will participate in a recount of election votes in Wisconsin, a lawyer said. The recount was initiated by Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein, who is also seeking recounts in Michigan and Pennsylvania, citing “statistical anomalies”. Election results would need to be overturned in all three states to alter the outcome of… Continue reading Hillary Clinton’s Campaign to Participate in Wisconsin Vote Recount
Jill Stein Files for Wisconsin Vote Recount
Wisconsin Elections Commission has received a request for a recount of the votes in the state narrowly won by Donald Trump on November 8. The request was filed by Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein. Dr. Jill Stein has also pledged to file vote recounts in Michigan and Pennsylvania. However, a win by Hillary Clinton… Continue reading Jill Stein Files for Wisconsin Vote Recount
The Cost of Being an Average Joe in America
During the 2016 presidential election both candidates discussed turning around the economy. It was the one topic that all Americans seemed to agree on. In 2014, the average American family earned $53,657 a year. CNN Money reports that this was the third year that the median household income stagnated. As Americans were not seeing a… Continue reading The Cost of Being an Average Joe in America
The Top 5 Attractive and Economical City Business Cars
Many people who conduct business in cities struggle to find the right vehicle. They will want a car that looks professional and portrays the right look, but you will also want good fuel economy so that the car is affordable to run. This also enables you to zip around the city with ease. Unfortunately, city… Continue reading The Top 5 Attractive and Economical City Business Cars
Black Friday 2016: Best Deals and Offers
The 2016 Black Friday lands on November 25. The biggest shopping day is always the day following Thanksgiving which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Black Friday typically signals the beginning of the holiday shopping season. While Black Friday shopping used to be a late night to early morning venture, for better or… Continue reading Black Friday 2016: Best Deals and Offers
What Are the Unique Challenges Faced by Charities When Driving Productivity?
When we think about charitable organisations, we always consider their purpose and the people that they aspire to help on a daily basis. As they are not businesses, however, we often overlook the fact that they need to generate money in order to fund their endeavours, raise awareness and affect lives across the globe. … Continue reading What Are the Unique Challenges Faced by Charities When Driving Productivity?
Jill Stein Seeks Election Recount in Key States
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein looks likely to spur a last-minute recount of part of the result of the election. Donald Trump narrowly beat Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin, but two voting rights experts say the result needs to be more closely analyzed. Jill Stein says she has gathered enough money to fund a recount… Continue reading Jill Stein Seeks Election Recount in Key States
Donald Trump Names First Women for Cabinet: Nikki Haley and Betsy DeVos
Donald Trump has unveiled the names of the first women in his incoming administration. Betsy DeVos has been nominated as education secretary and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as US envoy to the UN. Both of them are former critics of Donald Trump, with Nikki Haley once saying she was “not a fan”, and Betsy… Continue reading Donald Trump Names First Women for Cabinet: Nikki Haley and Betsy DeVos
Lufthansa Strike: Almost 900 Flights Canceled and 100,000 Passengers Affected
Almost 900 Lufthansa flights have been canceled after the company lost an eleventh-hour legal bid to halt a pilots strike. The two-day strike over pay began at midnight local time, with Lufthansa saying about 100,000 passengers will be affected. Flights by Lufthansa’s other airlines including Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines are not affected,… Continue reading Lufthansa Strike: Almost 900 Flights Canceled and 100,000 Passengers Affected
TPP Trade Deal: Donald Trump Says US Will Quit Pact on His First Day in White House
Donald Trump has announced the United States will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal on his first day in the White House. The president-elect made the announcement in a video message outlining what he intends to do first when he takes office in January. The TPP trade deal was signed by 12 countries which… Continue reading TPP Trade Deal: Donald Trump Says US Will Quit Pact on His First Day in White House
APEC 2016: Asia-Pacific Leaders Defend TPP Despite Donald Trump’s Election Victory
APEC leaders have said they will pursue free trade deals despite Donald Trump’s election victory. During the campaign, Donald Trump called for greater protection for US jobs and said he would tear up the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – the biggest multinational trade deal in years. After a two-day summit in Peru, leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic… Continue reading APEC 2016: Asia-Pacific Leaders Defend TPP Despite Donald Trump’s Election Victory
Barack Obama to Challenge Donald Trump After Leaving Office
President Barack Obama has said he may speak out, against tradition, after leaving office if he feels Donald Trump is threatening core American values. By convention, former presidents tend to leave the political fray and avoid commenting on their successors. President Obama said he would give Donald Trump time to outline his vision but added… Continue reading Barack Obama to Challenge Donald Trump After Leaving Office
Nicolas Sarkozy Admits Defeat in Presidential Primary
France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy has been knocked out of the first round of the conservatives’ primary to choose the presidential candidate of the center-right Republican party. Admitting defeat, Nicolas Sarkozy endorsed Francois Fillon, a moderate who finished first in November 20 first round, according to near-complete results. Alain Juppe, who like Francois Fillon is… Continue reading Nicolas Sarkozy Admits Defeat in Presidential Primary
Angela Merkel to Run for Fourth Term in Office
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will run for a fourth term in office. Speaking at a meeting of her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Berlin, Angela Merkel said she expected her toughest campaign to date, and vowed to “fight for our values and our way of life”. General elections are expected in… Continue reading Angela Merkel to Run for Fourth Term in Office
Mike Pence Confirms Mitt Romney Is Considered for Secretary of State
Mike Pence has confirmed that Donald Trump is considering Mitt Romney for the post of secretary of state, among others. The VP-elect’s statement, in a Fox News interview, comes after President-elect Donald Trump met Mitt Romney, a Republican who criticized him during the campaign. There has been speculation that the post of secretary of state… Continue reading Mike Pence Confirms Mitt Romney Is Considered for Secretary of State
Mitt Romney to Meet President-Elect Donald Trump
Donald Trump will meet Mitt Romney as he continues to build his transitional team. Mitt Romney was one of Donald Trump’s severest critics during the election campaign. Media have speculated the post of secretary of state could be discussed. During the election campaign, Mitt Romney called Donald Trump a “fraud” and “phony”, while Trump said… Continue reading Mitt Romney to Meet President-Elect Donald Trump
Donald Trump Nominates Jeff Sessions as Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions as attorney general. Jeff Sessions, a former prosecutor, was turned down for a federal judgeship in 1986 because of alleged racist remarks. Donald Trump has also nominated Mike Pompeo as CIA director and retired Lt-Gen Michael Flynn has been appointed national security adviser. His latest picks… Continue reading Donald Trump Nominates Jeff Sessions as Attorney General
Setting Yourself Up For the Best Online Lending Options
Online lending makes loans available to all kinds of people, even people with bad credit. It doesn’t matter who you are; you can probably find an online lender willing to let you borrow their money. But this doesn’t mean that the loan you find will have the best possible terms. It’s likely that it will… Continue reading Setting Yourself Up For the Best Online Lending Options
Donald Trump’s Transition Team in Disarray amid Sackings
Donald Trump has defended his handling of the transition to the White House, amid reports of disarray in his team. The president-elect tweeted that the process of selecting his new cabinet and other positions was “very organized”. According to recent reports, two senior members of the transition team working on national security have been forced… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Transition Team in Disarray amid Sackings
Making Money in Business: Where to Plow Your Profits
It’s exciting when your small business starts to turn over a profit. Not only are you doing well, but you’ve now got money left over. You can pay for all your expenses, from employees to supplies, and still have more income to consider. The big question is: what should you do with your profits? You’ve… Continue reading Making Money in Business: Where to Plow Your Profits
Barack Obama Addresses Concerns About Donald Trump Presidency
President Barack Obama is seeking to assure United States allies that President-elect Donald Trump will honor the country’s international alliances when he takes office in January. He told reporters that Donald Trump had “expressed a great interest” in maintaining the US commitment to NATO. During the campaign, Donald Trump said he might abandon a guarantee… Continue reading Barack Obama Addresses Concerns About Donald Trump Presidency
Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff Defends Stephen Bannon’s Appointment
Donald Trump’s new chief of staff, Reince Priebus, has defended the choice of right-wing media man Stephen Bannon as chief strategist, calling him a “force for good”. A number of critics have denounced Stephen Bannon as supporting white supremacism. Reince Priebus said this was “not the Steve Bannon that I know”, adding he was a… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff Defends Stephen Bannon’s Appointment